The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria says attack on Ekehen train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State will not affect the Itapkpe-Warri train service.
Okhiria who announced this to newsmen, said despite the attack, the train service would continue operations, adding that additional security measures would be deployed.
He said investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain the number of passengers involved, among other such details.
Gunmen attacked the train station on Saturday evening and kidnapped scores of passengers who were waiting to board the train to Warri.
The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip SHUAIBU visited the affected train station and says no effort will be spared to ensure the rescue of the victims and the arrest of the suspects who perpetrated the dastardly act.